The video has now gone viral on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

A video has gone viral on social media that shows the resident cat of 10 Downing Steet, Larry, getting a helping hand from a policeman to enter the British Prime Minster’s residence.

In the video, Larry can be seen walking over to the door and pausing. A few seconds later, a police officer, standing a few feet away, knocks on the door.

The door opens swiftly and Larry enters the PM’s house.

Watch the video here:

The footage was first shared online by Lauren Franklin on Twitter. She used her camera phone to record a clip from a live Sky News segment where Larry can be seen sitting right outside the door, behind the reporter.